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Upcoming City Hall Closures
The City-County Planning Department will be closed in observance of the following holidays: - Juneteenth - Friday, June 18, 2021
- Independence Day - Monday, July 5, 2021
Planning staff will resume regular business hours the following business day of each of the listed dates.
Applicant-Sponsored Neighborhood Meetings
SHERRON ROAD ANNEXATION AND REZONING – June 17, 2021TMTLA Associates is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on June 17, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the potential annexation and rezoning of approximately 21 acres on Sherron Road, adjacent to Ashton Hall neighborhood. The property is currently zoned Residential Rural RR and Residential Suburban (RS-20). The developer proposes to rezone to a Planned Density Residential (PDR) zoning designation of approximately 6 units per acre for the development of townhomes. How to Participate in the June 17, 2021, Neighborhood MeetingClick on the link through your phone, laptop, or iPad: https://zoom.us/Meeting ID: 843 4932 4074 To participate via phone: Call: +1-929-205-6099 (standard charges may apply) Meeting ID: 843 4932 4074 If you have difficulty connecting or have technical difficulties during the meeting, please do not hesitate to contact Pamela Porter at (919) 484-8880 or by email at [email protected]. CARVER STREET ANNEXATION AND REZONING – June 15, 2021Morning Star Law Group, acting as counsel for Kelley Development Company, is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on June 15, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the potential annexation and rezoning of approximately 117 acres located near the intersection of Club Creek Road and East Carver Street. the Property is zoned Residential Urban 5 (RU-5) and Residential Suburban 20 (RS-20) and is within District B of the Falls/Jordan Watershed Protection Overlay (F/J-B). The developer is considering rezoning the Property to a Planned Development Residential (PDR) district. The overlay would remain the same. The developer is considering developing the Property as a mixed residential community with apartments, townhomes, and some single-family. How to Participate in the June 15, 2021, Neighborhood Meeting:Click on the link through your phone, laptop, or iPad: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SDEgJLcpQb2vaJ4I7iIZYQMeeting ID: none To participate via phone: Call: +1 312 626 6799 (standard charges may apply) Meeting ID: 972 5555 0776 Password: 712123 If you have difficulty connecting or have technical difficulties during the meeting, you can email Morning Star Law Group at [email protected] or call 919-590-0366.
Safer-at-Home Order in Effect - Planning and Development Services (DSC) Continue Most Operations OnlineThe Development Services Center (DSC) lobby has been closed to walk-in customers due to COVID-19, and customer service, development review, and inspections services have continued remotely. After further assessing the safety and demand for in-person services in light of alternative telephone, email, and web-based services available, the DSC lobby will remain closed until further notice.
If a service cannot be provided remotely, an in-person option may be arranged in advance with strict adherence to social distancing standards and use of a face covering. As more programs and services return, and businesses reopen, we remind everyone to adhere to Durham’s Safer-at-Home Order.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at:
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A New Way to Engage in Rezoning and Annexation Proposals in Durham
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To meet the needs of our community members, the City-County Planning Department has launched an Interactive Map and Community Input Tool through the Land Use Engagement Site. This tool provides an opportunity for community members to: - Obtain information about zoning map change and annexation petition applications submitted to the Planning Department
- Stay updated on engagement opportunities, track the progress of projects, provide input on these projects
- See a clear and transparent record of the evolution of a project
- See what other community members are saying about development proposals
- Learn what information goes into how land use decisions are made
We encourage you to engage with this site early and often, and stay active in cases that have meaning or impact to you and your community.
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Upcoming Public Hearing on the Revised Community Goals and Objectives for the Comprehensive Plan!
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Planning staff has been working to revise the Community Goals and Objectives to reflect the resident input received during the last several months. We are now in the process to adopt these goals and objectives. The next public hearing will be a joint session with members of the Durham City Council and Durham County Commissioners on June 15, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Learn how to get involved in the link below. |
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Board of Adjustment Notice Fee Changes
Board of Adjustment cases submitted after June 1, 2021, will not be advertised in the newspaper as a result of recent UDO text amendments. Therefore, notice fees for all BOA cases (variances, special use permits, reasonable accommodation, etc.) will drop by $230.00. Most will be $153.00 for June 2021, although additional changes are proposed starting on July 1, 2021. If you have questions, or to verify fees with Planning staff prior to submittal, email [email protected].
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Scheduled Public Meetings
Durham County Board of County Commissioners
No items will be presented by the City-County Planning Department. Historic Preservation Commission - Special MeetingThe Durham Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special virtual public hearing on June 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to consider the following:
Certificates of Appropriateness- COA2100040 - An amendment to COA2100019 to reduce the 365-day delay imposed by the Commission on the demolition of a contributing structure.
Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. Email [email protected] or call 919-560-4137.Public Participation: The June 15, 2021, Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. You must register to speak at the hearing by 5:00 p.m. on June 9, 2020, at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Hh5AH4W1QoSRHBKGhEDxtQ. The meeting can also be accessed by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 914 8831 9825). The meeting will also be live-streamed on YouTube at http://YouTube.com/cityofdurhamnc. Instructions to participate in the virtual meeting or to watch it live are available at: https://durhamnc.gov/4062/Participate-in-a-Virtual-Public-Hearing. The Chair will recognize all persons wishing to speak and will allocate time to individual speakers based upon the number of persons to be heard. Community Goals and Objectives for the Comprehensive PlanTuesday, June 15, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. **Special Virtual Session**
Durham City CouncilMonday, June 21, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The Durham City Council will hold virtual public hearings on June 21, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. to hear the following requests:
Annexations - 1051 Olive Branch Road (BDG2000016) located at 1051 Olive Branch Road, is a request for a voluntary contiguous annexation of one parcel of land totaling 79.478 acres.
- Bertha Gamble Residence (BDG2000024) located at 1518 Hamlin Road, is a request for a voluntary non-contiguous annexation of one parcel of land totaling 16.496 acres.
- Project Sweet (BDG2000026) located at 1 Litho Way, is a request for a voluntary non-contiguous annexation of one parcel of land totaling 5.52 acres.
- Lumley Road (BDG2000027) located at 5605 and 5513 Lumley Road, is a request for a voluntary contiguous annexation of two parcels of land totaling 7.52 acres.
Zoning Map Change - 1051 Olive Branch Road (Z2000028) located at 1051 Olive Branch Road, is a request to change the zoning from Rural Residential (RR), County jurisdiction, to Planned Development Residential 3.700 (PDR 3.700), City jurisdiction, and a proposed change of the Future Land Use Map designation from Very Low Density Residential, Recreation and Open Space to Low Density Residential, Recreation and Open Space.
Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. For information about the cases, contact [email protected] or at 919-560-4137. This meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. Register to speak at the hearing at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fMOLrcveQISCXqil7GlFRQ (Webinar ID: 910 5665 8411), at least 30 minutes before the meeting on the meeting date or by calling 1-301-715-8592 at least 15 minutes before the meeting start time; instructions to participate in the virtual meeting or to watch it live are available at: https://durhamnc.gov/3012/Public-Hearings-and-Notices Durham Board of Adjustment Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 8:30 a.m. Virtual Session The Durham City-County Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing on June 22, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. to hear the following requests in quasi-judicial hearings:- B2100018 (continued from the May 25, 2021, meeting) – City: A request for a variance from the maximum fence height to allow a height of 6 feet along the street frontage. The subject site is located at 5131 Grandale Drive, is zoned Residential Suburban-10 (RS-10), and in the Suburban Tier.
- B2100020 - City: A request for a variance from the structured parking design standards and to exceed the maximum parking permitted. The subject site is located at 1417 W. Pettigrew Street, is zoned Compact Design-Support 1 (CD-S1), and in the Ninth Street Compact Neighborhood Tier.
- B2100021 – County: A request for a variance from the requirement that sidewalk be provided on both sides of the street. The subject site is located at 1236 Terry Road, is zoned Rural Residential (RR), in the Eno River Watershed Protection Overlay (E-B), and in the Rural & Suburban tiers.
- B2100022 - City: A request for a variance from the 8’ maximum wall height to construct a 25’ sound wall. The subject site is located at 1805 TW Alexander Drive, is zoned Light Industrial (IL(D)) and in the Suburban Tier.
- B2100023 - City: A request for a minor special use permit to allow a building height greater than 35 feet. The subject site is located at 5621 Chin Page Road and 5530 Primary Drive, is zoned Office & Institutional (OI), and in the Suburban Tier.
- B2100024 - City: A request for a variance from frontage type requirements and sidewalk requirements. The subject site is located at 605, 609 & 611 Jackson Street, is zoned Downtown Design-Support 1 (DD-S1), and in the Downtown Tier.
- B2100026 – City: A request for a variance from the stormwater control requirements. The subject site is located at 4903, 5001, 5007 & 5011 N. Roxboro Street, 4306 Victory Boulevard, 2801 Maple Ridge Road, is zoned Residential Suburban-10 (RS-10), Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20), Planned Development Residential (PDR 6.20), in the Eno River Watershed Protection Overlay (E-B), and in the Suburban Tier.
Public Review: For further information, contact [email protected], or contact Eliza Monroe at 919-560-4137 ext. 28245.Public Participation: The meeting will be held using the Zoom platform. To speak at the hearing, YOU MUST REGISTER BY 5:00 P.M. ON JUNE 15, 2021, by visiting https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LjURrSxlT_Stx34mA6JLIQ. ALL DOCUMENTS FOR THE MEETING MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY 5:00 P.M. ON JUNE 15, 2021. The meeting can also be accessed by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 996 6218 3526 ). Instructions to participate in the virtual meeting or to watch it live are available at: https://durhamnc.gov/4062/Participate-in-a-Virtual-Public-Hearing. The Chair will recognize all persons wishing to speak and will allocate time to individual speakers based upon the number of persons to be heard. All persons wishing to speak will be required to consent to the virtual format of the meeting and to swear or affirm their testimony. Substantial changes to the proposed action may be made following the public hearing.Durham County Board of County Commissioners
No items will be presented by the City-County Planning Department.
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Notice under the Language Access Plan Persons requiring language assistance to effectively participate in this event may contact the City-County Planning Department at 919-560-4137 to request interpretation and/or translation services as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event or deadline date.
Aviso bajo el Plan de Acceso al IdiomaPersonas que requieran asistencia lingüística para participar efectivamente en este evento pueden comuníquense con el Departamento de Planificación de la Cuidad y el Condado al 919-560-4137. Para solicitar los servicios de interpretación y / o traducción tan pronto como sea posible pero no menos de 48 horas antes del evento o fecha límite.
Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Persons with disabilities may receive an auxiliary aid or service to effectively participate in city government activities by contacting the ADA Coordinator, voice 919-560-4197, fax 560-4196, or [email protected], as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event or deadline date.
Aviso bajo la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, siglas en Ingles)Personas con discapacidades pueden recibir asistencia para participar efectivamente en actividades del gobierno de la ciudad al comuníquense con el Coordinador de ADA al 919-560-4197, fax 560-4196 o [email protected], tan pronto como sea posible pero no menos de 48 horas antes del evento o fecha límite.
How to Find More Information about Board and Commission Agendas:The City's Agenda Center web page has the latest agenda materials and minutes for all City-County Boards and Commissions. See also the Public Hearings and Notices page on the City Clerk's web site. - The Durham City Council agenda materials are available according to the City Clerk's schedule.
- The Durham County Board of County Commissioners agenda materials are available on the County Commissioners' web page.
- Text Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance can be found on the Pending Text Amendment web page.
- Agenda materials are available by the Friday before the meeting for the following (linked to their Agenda Center web page):
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